Viduthalai Part 1, the latest offering from director Vetrimaaran, has taken the box office by storm. Marketed as a period police procedural crime thriller, the film has managed to capture the attention of audiences with its intriguing storyline, stellar performances, and excellent direction.
Produced by Elerd Kumar under the banners of RS Infotainment, the film stars Soori and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.
The film, which released on March 31, 2023, has been receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Viduthalai Part 1 is based on the novel written by Jeya Mohan and is set to be a two-part film. The second part is expected to release in September 2023.
Box Office Collection
The film has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, with a gross collection of over ₹ 27.60 Crores in India alone. The movie has managed to earn around ₹ 4 Crores on April 3, 2023.
According to reports, the film earned Rs 28 crores worldwide at the end of day 4, while the Tamil Nadu collection of the film is estimated to be over Rs 17 crores. The reservations for the film for the upcoming days look solid, and the film is set to add more numbers to its box office collection.
Day-wise Box Office Collection
Here is a day-wise box office collection of the film:
Day 1 (1st Friday) – ₹ 3.85 Crores
Day 2 (1st Saturday) – ₹ 3.8 Crores
Day 3 (1st Sunday) – ₹ 5.05 Crores
Day 4 (1st Monday) – ₹ 2 Crores
Day 5 (1st Tuesday) – ₹ 2.25 Crores
Day 6 (1st Wednesday) – ₹ 1.95 Crores
Day 7 (1st Thursday) – ₹ 1.75 Crores
Week 1 Collection – ₹ 20.65 Crores
Day 8 (2nd Friday) – ₹ 2.15 Crores
Day 9 (2nd Saturday) – ₹ 2.3 Crores
Day 10 (2nd Sunday) – ₹ 2.5 Crores (estimated)
Budget and Screens
Viduthalai Part 1 is estimated to be made on an overall budget of 20 Crores, including promotional costs. The movie has been released on approximately 600 screens worldwide and 400 screens in Tamil Nadu.
Final Thoughts
Viduthalai Part 1 has managed to live up to the expectations of audiences and critics, and the box office collections are a testament to its success. With excellent performances from the lead actors, a gripping storyline, and Vetrimaaran’s direction, Viduthalai Part 1 is definitely worth a watch. The film is expected to continue its impressive run at the box office, and the makers are eagerly waiting for the release of the second part in September 2023.